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GX16 GNF

2016 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

117,972 mi
Last recorded117,972 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX16 GNF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 117,972 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 113,915 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 113,915 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 101,529 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 78,987 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 78,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 59,983 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 44,438 miles

Second & Third row seats folded down cant test belts

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 44,438 miles

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Sun visor doesnt stay closed stays half way. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Second & Third row seats folded down cant test belts

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 24,714 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 24,714 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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GX16 GNF is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2016 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 23,481 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX16 GNF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 10 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GX16 GNF registered?

GX16 GNF is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 March 2016.

Is GX16 GNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX16 GNF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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